The Dallas Senior Woman's Club recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, a dinner was held at the Newberry Estates Lodge. Mrs. Fred Eck, who acted as toas@istress, talked about past years of the club which was formed in 1932. Mrs. Coray Miller, State vice president; Mrs. Glen Goach, president of Luzerne County Federation of Women; and past presidents of the Dallas Woman's Club were guests of honor New officers were introduced as follows: Mrs. Lester Jordan, president; Mrs. Leo Mohen, first vice president; Mrs. Charles Mahler, second vice president; Mrs. Ralph Weggel. treasurer; and Mrs. Charles Berkey. recording secretary. Mrs. Peter Kaye announced that there will be a card party at Gate of Heaven Church, Jan. 24. Jeris Jordan gave a demon- stration of Christmas decorations. The Dallas Woman's Club board will meet Nov. 28 at the home of Mrs. Lester Jordan. Couple Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Yen- cha, RD 5, Shavertown, cele- brated their 34th wedding an- niversary Sunday. They were married in Sacred with Stephen Stokask as best man; Mary Duda, maid of honor, and Betty Evans, Betty Zamerflied, Frank Steresko and Stanley Winden, as other atten- dant Mrs) Mary Carr of Plains, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carr. Mr. Yencha is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Yencha, Plains. They are the parents of six children, Thomas, Richmond, Va.; Richard, Edwardsville; Stephen, Chase; Mrs. Robert Hydeck, New Jersey; Joseph and James, at home. They also have nine grand- children. The Kunkle United Methodist Church WSCS Christmas dinner party was held in the Kunkle Fire Hall, Nov. 8. Dorothy Dodson, president, presided at the dinner and Arline Updyke gave the invocation. Eunice Holiday Festival In'Y Auditorium The W4kes-Barre YWCA, a United Fund Agency, will hold a Holiday Festival in the YWCA all day. Booths include beaux arts s, holiday decorations and gifts, Della Robbia wreaths, jewelry, books, records, almost-new clothing, white elephant, bake goods, jams; jellies. Come in, shop, browse and enjoy a day of relaxation. The Tuesday YWCA program at the Prince of Peace Church, Dallas, is underway. Marilyn Gregorski is in charge of this program. Call her for further information. The physical education program in town is in operation and the pool is open. The ‘‘Gallivanters” trips will continue. There is a shopping trip to New York City Dec. 6. Evans Monday through Thursday at the YWCA for reservations. The bus will leave the tz Public Square Ter- minal ‘at 6:30 a.m. and leave New York at 7 p.m. Here is an opportunity to shop, see a show, dine and enjoy the fabulous holiday decorations. Mitchell, Jeannie Hilbert and Dorothy Adams had charge of the table decorations and favors. After a turkey dinner, gifts were exchanged and games were played. Sylvia Brace, Lana Birnstock and Elva Elston, had charge of games. In attendance were Sara Kerlin, Eunice Mitchell, Jeannie Hilbert, Betty Meeker, Mary Ann Meeker, Joyce Haddle, Anna Landon, Winifred Stompler, Dorothy Henney, Doris Harrison, Naomi Ash- burner, Norma. Knecht, Ella Dorothy Dodson, Lana Birnstock, Myrtle Hess, Jo Carol Buckley, Sally Dodson, Dorothea Heinen, Bette Kintzer, Sylvia Brace, Arline Updyke, Janet Space, Agnes Elston, Ann Weaver, Irene Transue and Elva Elston. The December meeting will be held at the home of Doris Harrison, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. Ruby Miers will be co-hostess. Dallas Poet Wins Prize Elizabeth A. Fielding of Dallas has won a $25 prize for her contribution to Pivot, the poetry magazine at The Penn- sylvania State University. Miss Fielding won the M.W. Rubenstein’ Memorial Award for her poem, ‘‘Elegy for a Coal Miner's Daughter.” A junior majoring in English, Miss Fielding is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fielding, Dallas RD 2. Two of Northeastern Penn- sylvania’s most outstanding vocal soloists will be heard in Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society's Dec. 3 performance of Handel's Messiah. Soprano Joanne Herron and alto Helen Ralston = have appeared frequently with both the Oratorio Society and Scranton Berlews Note Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ber- lew, 208 Franklin St., Pittston, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary recently. The Berlews, former residents of Shavertown, were honored at a dinner-dance at Castle Inn. The couple was married in 1947 in Shavertown United Methodist Church by the Rev. Howard Harrison, Their attend- ants were Mrs. Charles Brobst and Ernest G. Bewlew Jr. Mrs. Berlew is the former Doris M. Jones, daughter of Martha E. Jones, Shavertown, and the late Jonathan Jones. She is an employe of Metropol- itan Insurance ' Company, Clarks Summit. Mr. Berlew is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Berlew Sr. They are the parents of three children, Donald L., Boonton, iN.J., Deborah, at home, and a son Robert, who died seven years ago. They also have a granddaughter, Allison Berlew. Singers’ Guild as well as in individual recitals. Mrs. Herron, organist and choir director at Grace Episcopal Church, Kingston, has been a member of the Wyoming Valley group since 1955. She was recently elected vice-president of the chorus. Mrs. Ralston, soloist at Wilkes-Barre’s First the = 1948 Messiah which launched the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society and has been a part of nearly every presentation since that time. Clifford Balshaw will conduct the 90-voice chorus and full orchestra. In addition to Mrs. Herron and Mrs. Ralston, soloists will be Harriet Santos, Mary Loveland, Gene Kelleher and David Boston. The concert will be given at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance from any member of the chorus or Board of Direc- tors. What else would one expect to be the favorite dessert for an English Yuletide dinner than — plum pudding, of course! And that is exactly the case with the Ashton family of Jackson Township. Both Charlotte and Albert Ashton are of predominantly English origin and their favorite dessert as well as that of their children is Charlotte’s home-made plum pudding. The former Charlotte Culp of Lehman, Mrs. Ashton and her fami}, live in a modest but table farmhouse in the midst of 63 acres of farmland. At one time, they farmed most of it, but in recent years, they have done little of that with the exception of a large garden vegetables for the canning and freezing Charlotte does to provide table vegetables during the long cold, winter months, weather played havoc with the success of the produce. Charlotte Ashton is hostess for the Diamond Vending Company in the Commons Building at Penn State’s Hayfield Campus, this year marking the third year she has served in this capacity. Her duties are important ones for she takes inventory of the vending machines, places or- ders for both food and beverages sold in the machines, and makes change for those needing it. She and her husband are the parents of four children— Sandra, a sophomore at Kutz- town State College; Donna, senior at Lake-Lehman High School; Albert in fifth grade and Janie in third grade, both in Lake-Lehman Elementary School. Lake-Lehman’s band in 1970 and won the John Phillips Sousa Award for her ability as a clarinetist, and Donna is a twirler with the high school band. Although her homemaking responsibilities, her family, and her employment take up most of time to pursue her favorite sport—hunting. She has hunted for the past 25 years and first started when she went bear hunting with her father. She goes deer hunting every year can accurately count. Her largest was a seven-point buck weighing about 150 lbs. However, Charlotte is just as good a cook as she is hunter — better, her friends tell us and with the holiday season not too far distant she is making her delicious plum pudding, English fruitcake and Welsh cookies. From her bright red and white kitchen with lustrous birch cupboards and doors emanate tantalizing aromas, as a batch of fruitcakes bake in the oven while cans of plum pud- ding steam on the top of the stove. Mouthwatering, indeed, we assure our readers! And whether you be English, Welsh or German, we guarantee you will enjoy these delicious foods that came from Charlotte Ashton’s recipe box— recipes that have been handed down in her husband’s family. OLD ENGLISH PLUM PUDDING 1 % C. suet (cut fine) 1 t. baking powder 2 C. bread crumbs 1 t. salt 1 t. cinnamon 1 t. nutmeg it. cloves 1 C. seeded raisins vy C. citron 2 eggs (beat) 1 C. milk chopped nuts (optional) : Mix all ingredients together until well blended. Put in 1 1b. coffee cans and steam in covered kettle for four hours. Makes 3 -4 one pound cans. Best served with vanilla butter sauce. Puddings can be frozen until ready for use. ENGLISH WHITE FRUIT CAKE 1 Ib. white raisins 1 lb. sugar 1 1b. butter 1 1b. coconut 1 Ib. candied cherries 5 Ib. nut meats 1, Ib. candied pineapple 6 eggs (beat) 1-2 C. milk (enough to make flour mixture moist) 2 t. vanilla 2 lb. flour 1 t. cream of tartar 15 t. baking soda pinch salt Mix eggs, sugar, butter, flour, ( baking soda, with milk. Then add other ingredients and mix well. Pour into loaf pans. Bake one hour in 325 to 350 degree oven. Makes 4 average loaves. WELSH COOKIES 1 C. shortening 4 C. flour 1t. salt 4 t. baking powder 1% -1% C. sugar 1 t. nutmeg Mix above ingredients in a large bowl until well blended. Then add: 1 C. raisins (soften raisins in boiling water five minutes then drain on paper towel) vy C. milk 3 eggs . Beat eggs, then add milk and beat. Add dry ingredient mixture to milk, raisin and eggs. Mold mixture in hands, for each cookie using enough mixture about the size of a walnut. Flatten in hand. Bake in frying pan on top of stove over medium heat until brown on both sides.- Sprinkle granulated sugar on cookies while still warm. If cookies are too brown, sugar will not adhere to cookies. Pu; ao St. Anthony’s Church, Larksville, was the setting at 10 a.m.. Oct. 28 for the wedding of Rita Ann Stronoski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Stronoski, 21 Korn Ave., Kingston, and Jacob Edward Turcan, son of Mr. and Mrs: William Turcan, 121 Kelly St.. Luzerne. The Rev. John Bendik, cousin of the bride, performed the double ring ceremony and celebrated the Nuptial Mass. The organist and the soloist, both cousins of the bride, were Mrs. George Lukazik and Mrs. Robert Sincavage. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of sata peau and lace with a high neckline and long sleeves. The A-line skirt ended in a detachable train. Venise lace accented the bodice, neckline, and sleeves and trimmed the skirt and train. Her headpiece was a Camelot of pearls from which fell a veil of illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and daisies and an Aurora Borealis Rosary, a gift of the groom. Theresa Stronoski, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Couple Feted On Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. J. Ed Johnson, 100 Memorial Highway, Shavertown, recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. They were guests of honor at a surprise party at the home of ‘heir son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Evans, Westfield, N.J. The couple was married by the late Rev. William R. Bergh in Trinity Litheran Church, Wilkes-Barre. Their attendants were Ethel J. Smith, Mrs. Willard Harrison and Henning Carlsen. Mrs. Johnson is the former Ragnhild Johnson. They are the parents of two Carl Johnson, ‘both of Westfield, N.J. They also have two grandchildren Jane and Robert Evans. j The party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Evans and their son, Carl Johnson. Relatives from Shavertown, Wilkes-Barre, New York and New Jersey attended. New Members Join Fire Co. Auxiliary Auxiliary to the Jonathan R. Davis Fire Company of Idetown met Nov. 15 at. the firehall with President Flo Rogan presiding at a short business meeting. Three new. members were taken into the auxiliary. They are Viola Dougher, Marie Spencer and Becky Casterline. The auxiliary will hold its Christmas party Dec. 13 at the Castle Inn at 6:30 p.m. Two dollar gifts will be exchanged. Refreshments were served by hostesses Marie Spencer and Becky Casterline. Photo by Alex Rebar She was attired in a moss green velvet gown with an ivory chiffon bodice, which was ac- cented with lace, beaded with moss green velvet ribbon. Her haedpiece was a matching Camelot with a veil trim. She carried a colonial bouquet of gold roses and daisies. The bridesmaid was Kathy Motyka, cousin of the bride. She was attired identically to the maid of honor and carried a colonial bouquet of gold pom- pons and daisies. William Turcan, brother of the groom, was best man and John Baloh, cousin of the orchid corsage. The groom's mother | wore a dress and'coat ensemble of light blue with silver accessories and a white orchid corsage. A breakfast waé held at the Towne House and an evening reception at St. Anthony's Hall, Larksville. after which the couple left on a wedding trip to Canada. Wyoming Valley West High School and is employed in ‘the office of Community Motors, Kingston. The groom, also a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, is employed by Luzerne Products and the Luzerne Police. The couple will reside at RD 1, Freeman's Mobile Home Park, Dallas. : Altar and Rosary Society of Gate of Heaven conducted a toy rummage sale Nov. 18 at the school auditorium. Many toys and games were sold at nominal prices. The society’s annual Christ- mas party will be held Dec. 6 at the Castle Inn. The cocktail hour will begin at 7 and the family style dinner will be served at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by The Key- notes, a mixed Choral group, and a Venetian hour will follow. For reservations kindly tele- phone: Eleanor Menges, 675- 0057; Elly Thompson, 675-0805; Nancy Parson, 675-4486; Dolores Havrilla, 675-0601 or Chris Beline, 675-1866, chair- man of the affair, Women at- little gift that will be distributed to the local nursing homes. The school of religion and the Altar and Rosary Society will sponsor a Twilight Retreat Dec. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the school’s auditorium. A Mass will be celebrated sometime during those hours to fulfill the of the retreat will ‘be Sister Andre, S.S.C.M.; Sister Marie Stella, S.S.C.M.; Father Louis Grippi and Father Joseph Rouscher. Women of the community are cordially invited to attend. Re- servations can be made by tele- phoning Carol Hession at 639- 5643.
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